Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa

A very small boutique hotel hidden 5 minutes walk away from the busy tourist area, and not the typical hotel you expect, would recommend booking early. Excellent customer service, when you arrive they serve welcome tea and traditional Japanese sweet treat whilst they process the check in. A good introduction for the concept of the hotel which is tea house and minimalism. Shoes are required to be removed after reception area. They also bring you to your room and the room is first a tea house with table only and space to sit and will later be transformed into bed room with the futon whilst you are out for dinner. Booked the room in the top floor which includes an open air bath and the view of Tokyo skytree, perfect for a hot bath soak after a long tourist day in Asakusa however it is slightly chilly and was raining that evening. Traditional breakfast is also served which was great experience. Toilet is located next to the room which is slightly inconvenient as there is also a public open air bath on the same floor for the other hotel guests right next door to our room and can hear when people walk in and out there till midnight. The room is slightly dark even with lights on at night. In addition to the usual shower gel shampoo conditioner, they also provide cleansing oil, face care items, razor, comb etc. They also provide yukata, a Japanese wear and the staff explain how to wear it. Sleeping on a futon is also a new experience for me. Traditional Japanese breakfast is served on another floor in a private room. Overall lovely friendly staff, service and experience.

What a peaceful oasis in the center of Tokyo! We have been super lucky that we found this place for our stay in Tokyo. It is wonderful, perfect to calm down after exploring the city. The people are warm-hearted and very helpful. Highly recommendable!